Hyderabad Police Clarify Facts Behind Viral Gold-Coated Ganesha Idol Claims

Birthday murder: Man killed for smearing cake on friend’s face; two held

CBI Files Case Against Anil Ambani, Reliance Capital Over Alleged LIC Fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital (RCAP) and its former chairman Anil Ambani over alleged investment fraud involving LIC funds. The case was initiated based on a formal written complaint filed by the Life Insurance Corporation of India. Along with Ambani and RCAP, the FIR also names an individual identified as Seth and several unidentified public servants. The complaint alleges financial irregularities in how LIC's investments were handled by Reliance Capital. The CBI is expected to investigate the full extent of the alleged fraud and the roles of all named accused.

India's Asian Games Karate Team Departs Without Coaches Amid Accreditation Failures

Indian karate athlete Alisha Choudhary, the reigning Asian champion, has been left without her coach Vikas Panchal at the Asian Games due to unresolved accreditation issues. Choudhary made repeated appeals to sports authorities and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officials to secure credentials for her coach, but her requests went unaddressed. The karate contingent has consequently had to travel to the Games without their coaching staff. Equestrian riders are also reported to be caught in a similar accreditation bottleneck, compounding concerns over India's Games preparation.

Russia-India Energy Trade Shifts as Moscow Buys Indian Gasoline Amid War Disruptions

Russia's crude oil exports to India dropped significantly in August, marking a notable shift in the two countries' energy relationship. Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and energy infrastructure forced Moscow to seek alternative fuel supplies. In an unusual reversal, Russia turned to India as a source of gasoline imports. This development signals a changing dynamic in Russia-India energy trade, which had previously seen India emerge as a major buyer of discounted Russian crude.